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how to clean polymer clay off acrylic tools

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By: shiela
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We like to work with polymer clay -- it is a toy over here we can use to make nifty stuff, from jewelry and keychains all the way up to little sculptures. But, occasionally when working with polymer clay, our acrylic tools get a bit grungy. That is when knowing how to get them cleaned up nice and shiny again becomes necessary! Today, let’s get to know some easy way to clean our acrylic tools so we can get our next polymer clay project on.

How to remove polymer clay from acrylic tools

When we’re done working with our polymer clay, we might find that some stuck on to our acrylic tools. Don’t fret, it cleans up easy! What we really just need is some warm, soapy water and a soft sponge. For me, we would simple rinse the plastaline into the bag unitl clean. We can also use a wee bit of rubbing alcohol to help get rid of any really stubborn bits of clay that don’t want to come off too! Just make sure to wash it all off well before you use our tool again.

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How to Clean Acrylic Tools for Polymer Clay Easy peasy!

Here's how we can keep our acrylic tools clean and at the ready for the next time that crafting finger starts to wiggle. So we’ll start by collecting all of our dirty tools and using warm soapy water to clean them. Any remaining clay can be scrubbed off using a soft brush or sponge. Then we`re going to wash off the soap and dry our tools with a clean towel. If there’s any remaining clay residue, we can also experiment with a baking soda rub for stubborn areas. Wash it all away again, and voila! Our acrylic tools are clean and shiny again.

How to make acrylic tools stay long use Please pay attention 1,After each use, please use paper towel or cotton cloth to wipe clean.

We can also ensure our acrylic tools are clean and remain in good product condition by doing these things. We should always clean our tools with warm water and soap after each use. This way you don’t have a bunch of baked on clay build up. And don’t forget to keep our tools neat and dry as well, do not lay around with dust. If we see any scratches or nicks in our tools, we can use some fine sandpaper to lightly smooth them over. With the proper care for our acrylic tools, we can assure that they will last a long time and will be in great condition and ready for the next project we want to make.

Cleaning out acrylic tools after using polymer clay

Preserving Our Polymer Clay Acrylic Tools - The Cleaning How-To Clean Up Cleaning our polymer clay tools is not just a good habit that we should try to get into, it is an essential part of this hobby. It will keep the clay residue from drying out on our tools where it becomes more difficult to clean. We just wipe off our tools really well with a soft cloth and remove any remaining clay particles. If there are any metal on our tools, we can add some mineral oil as well to avoid rust. We want our acrylic tools to always be ready for our next creative adventure, and you can do that by keeping them clean and well maintained.

Preventing polymer clay from sticking to acrylic tools

We can, however, help prevent a lot of gunk buildup on our acrylic tools. One simple way is to dust our tools with a sprinkle of cornstarch before entering the world of polymer clay. Ultimately, a base coat will act as a barrier between the clay and the acrylic to make it more easily cleaned afterwards. We can also experiment with using disposable gloves while manipulating polymer clay so as to not transfer any lingering dirt on our tools. And if we see any buildup starting, we can clean our tools right at the moment it starts to cup, before offending material gets baked on and becomes impossible to remove. By taking these simple steps, we will be able to have clean and ready acrylic tools for our next Saja Polymer latex crafting project.

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